Cost effectiveness of thromboprophylaxis with a low-molecular-weight heparin versus unfractionated heparin in acutely ill medical inpatients.

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Published in Am J Manag Care on September 01, 2004

Authors

Lisa J McGarry1, David Thompson, Milton C Weinstein, Samuel Z Goldhaber

Author Affiliations

1: Innovus Research Inc, Medford, Mass 02155, USA.

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